Star Sky Professional
Chapter 692 - 590 Joining

Chapter 692: Chapter 590 Joining

A few days later.

The newly appointed Fei Family Head, Fei Yong, sat across from Fang Xing.

The expression of this young man, Fei Yong, was exceptionally respectful, but a trace of complexity could not be hidden in his gaze.

Clearly, he also didn’t expect that this grandfather-like figure would suddenly become a Dao Foundation master.

This even overshadowed much of his joy at becoming the new Fei Family Head.

"Hehe... you don’t need to worry. I support you in becoming the new Fei Family Head without any big intentions. I plan to join Qingmu Ridge, and you only need to keep an eye on Poison Dragon Slope and take care of my ten-thousand-acre bamboo forest..."

Fang Xing sipped his tea, speaking indifferently.

"Join Qingmu Ridge?"

Fei Yong’s expression changed; indeed, Fang Xing seemed to have wanted to join Qingmu Ridge long ago and had asked him to explore the way.

"After reaching Dao Foundation, there’s no path forward. Moreover, my cultivation is the Green Wood Skill; joining Qingmu Ridge is only natural, isn’t it?"

Fang Xing chuckled.

"Fang Grandpa, our Fei Family still needs your support..."

Fei Yong thought of the Pan Family, and the Pan Family lady he had just been betrothed to, prompting him to speak.

The marriage alliances between families disregard the importance of the individuals involved.

For instance, he knows nothing about which Pan Family lady he will marry, nor if she’s pretty or ugly, yet it doesn’t hinder setting a marriage agreement in front of two Dao Foundation Realm members.

The intentions of the Pan Family are also clearly evident.

The only thing that can contend with them is this senior.

"Relax, with me here, the Pan Family won’t be too overbearing. However, you still need to focus on your cultivation and strive to reach Dao Foundation..."

Fang Xing hinted meaningfully.

"Sigh... Reaching the post Qi Sensing Realm was already lucky for me. As for the Dao Foundation... the family’s foundation has been lost. Fortunately, as a disciple of Qingmu Ridge, there’s a way to use merit to exchange for Dao Foundation spiritual objects... but an accumulation is needed.

Fei Yong frowned.

"Hehe... after all, you are of my grandson’s generation; I can still lend you a hand."

Fang Xing smiled and took out a green jade bottle.

"Dao Foundation Pill? Fang Grandpa actually has a Dao Foundation Pill?"

Seeing the faint blue elixir emitting multicolored glow, Fei Yong’s breathing suddenly turned very heavy.

If not for knowing Fang Xing was a Dao Foundation master, he might be contemplating robbery.

After all, even among the disciples of Qingmu Ridge, only one in ten can ultimately get a Dao Foundation Pill, with some having to endure the terrifying cost of decades of hard work.

"That’s right, do you want it?"

Fang Xing chuckled and put away the Dao Foundation Pill: "If you want it... keep an eye on Poison Dragon Slope for me. Besides, our Fei Family has connections at Qingmu Ridge; activate them for me. After I join, I need a stable place... preferably the Medicine Garden, involving planting, and it must be quiet."

"No problem, leave it to me," Fei Yong agreed instantly.

"With your talent, in ten years, you should be able to try to break through to Dao Foundation... Our transaction is set for ten years from now."

Fang Xing made a promise.

After all, this Dao Foundation Pill is useless to him; rewarding Fei Yong with it is no issue.

Besides, he can obtain the full network connections of the Fei Family at Qingmu Ridge, which seems worthwhile.

As long as the ten-thousand-acre bamboo forest at Poison Dragon Slope is not destroyed, it will annually provide him with endless experience points.

It’s worth leaving a force to guard it.

If there were a Dao Foundation cultivator, it would naturally be even more secure.

Lastly, accepting this Dao Foundation Pill actually has an underlying meaning.

That is Fei Wu’s death!

Fei Yong needs to clean up the mess, and even if it’s ultimately linked to Fang Xing, he will actively cover for him.

...

Qingmu Ridge.

Though called a ridge, it is actually a continuous mountain range.

Within the range, it is filled with a spirit plant known as the ’Evergreen Tree.’

These Evergreen Trees become timber in a hundred years, are rarely seen in a thousand years, and reaching the level of ten-thousand-year Evergreen Wood, they automatically nurture a Qingmu Sha Xue, exceptionally suitable for cultivating the Qingmu Ridge’s technique.

At this moment, Qingmu Ridge is lush with greenery, where everywhere the eye can see is dense forests, with hundreds and thousands of ancient trees being quite common.

’Very nice...’

Walking in Qingmu Ridge, Fang Xing silently nods at everything around.

He just likes sects that enjoy planting trees.

"This way, Daoist, please!"

A Dao Foundation cultivator wearing a specially designed Qingmu Ridge robe leads the way ahead.

To Qingmu Ridge, a loose cultivator who can independently condense a Dao Foundation and join the sect is naturally most welcome; otherwise, they wouldn’t spread their cultivation technique widely.

Given the characteristics of the Outer World technique, once cultivated, it essentially fixes future divine skills and development, with no fears of defection or espionage.

Recently, Fang Xing came to Qingmu Ridge and, revealing his identity, received a warm welcome.

Now, this Outer Sect Deacon of Qingmu Ridge, Yu Tianxing, is leading Fang Xing to the Ancestral Hall.

Before long, they arrive at the depths of Qingmu Ridge.

Looking up, Fang Xing sees a green palace standing in the lush forest.

Following Yu Tianxing inside, he sees dozens of Dao Foundation cultivators, and at the front, a middle-aged man wearing a green Daoist robe.

The aura is ethereal, yet it gives a sense of wielding authority.

’Yin God Immortal?’

Fang Xing’s mind stirred.

"Junior Brother joining our Sect is a significant event, the Qingmu Bell rings nine times, calling all Dao Foundation cultivators who are not in closed door cultivation to gather... moreover, ’Uncle Qing Yan’ has personally come to preside over the ceremony for Junior Brother."

Yu Tianxing said with a smile.

Fang Xing immediately followed him forward, wearing a gentle yet courteous smile, allowing Yu Tianxing to make the introductions one by one.

Afterward, in the presence of many Dao Foundation cultivators, he received the attire and token representing his identity with Qingmu Ridge.

"Greetings to Uncle Qing Yan!"

Fang Xing paid his respects to Qing Yanzi.

"Hmm, the sect rules are, first, never betray the sect; second, respect your elders and teachers; third..."

Qing Yanzi’s expression was solemn, but his peach blossom eyes completely undermined this image as he enumerated the rules, then shouted, "Fang Xing, are you sincerely joining Qingmu Ridge, can you uphold these rules?"

"I can uphold them!"

Fang Xing agreed, immediately sensing an unfathomable rule power settling upon him.

’Hmm? It seems that Qing Yanzi’s divine skills are akin to contracts, oaths and bindings? No wonder he presides over the ceremony for new Dao Foundation members...’

Once the ceremony was completed, Qing Yanzi’s figure dissipated, directly vanishing from sight.

"This..."

Fang Xing had already sensed a hint but still donned an expression of awe.

"That was Uncle Qing Yan’s Yin God traveling..."

Yu Tianxing chuckled softly, "With Daoist your talent breaking through to Dao Foundation at under fifty, perhaps you may aspire to Yin God in the future too."

"Thank you for your kind words, Senior Brother Yu."

Fang Xing exchanged pleasantries, and then saw most of the Dao Foundation cultivators leave directly, wearing expressions that warned against approaching.

In an instant, only a sparse few Dao Foundation cultivators remained in the hall.

"Hehe... these Senior and Junior Brothers tend to be aloof, please don’t mind them, Junior Brother."

Yu Tianxing remarked somewhat surprised, "Honestly, I’m quite shocked that so many stayed behind."

Just then, a senior with green long hair stepped forward: "Fang Xing?!"

"Yes, that is me, and you are?"

Fang Xing asked curiously.

"My surname is Fei."

This Senior Brother Fei stated, then continued: "I mainly oversee the sect’s Medicine Garden..."

Fang Xing immediately associated it with Fei Cai, who was indeed his lucky star.

He was naturally already aware of someone from the Fei Family establishing a Dao Foundation at Qingmu Ridge.

These were the underlying strengths that kept the Fei Family from being utterly devastated despite any calamities they faced.

But in actuality, this Senior Brother Fei was just ancestrally surnamed Fei, having long joined Qingmu Ridge and grown up in the sect, feeling little connection to the family.

Precisely for these reasons, he was indifferent to the Poison Dragon Slope and Pan Family, who most likely harmed Fei Wu.

As long as the Fei Family remained under Fei control, everything was fine, he was even willing to accept the Fei Family’s bribes to pave the way for Fang Xing.

"I’ve read Fei Yong’s letter, you wish to take on logistics and planting tasks?"

Senior Brother Fei scrutinized Fang Xing with some curiosity: "Do you know such tasks are not favored in our sect, since too many senior and junior brothers are adept at planting, profits get divided thin... it’s far less rewarding than tasks like defense or combat?"

"I just want to find a quiet place for cultivation, if not for future magic techniques, I might have stayed at Poison Dragon Slope..."

Fang Xing smiled and said.

"Hmm, but since you joined our sect, at most you will be taught the complete Green Wood Skill, allowing cultivation up to the Dao Foundation Middle Realm... to cultivate Coexistence Skills, sect contributions are necessary for exchange, and accumulating these contributions just by farming is rather difficult."

Senior Brother Fei added.

"My mind is made up." Fang Xing replied with a smile.

"If so, then come with me to Shennong Hall."

Senior Brother Fei nodded, walked out of the hall, took out a green leaf, murmured a few mnemonic phrases, and the leaf transformed into an emerald flying boat.

Fang Xing naturally had no issues, and stood directly upon it.

Whoosh!

The wind roared, Senior Brother Fei’s voice continued to sound:

"Our sect, aside from the Yin God ancestors, mainly consists of the management of three major halls, namely ’Shennong Hall’, ’Four Seas Hall’, and ’Virtue Congratulates, Evil Punishes Hall’. Each hall master is a Great Cultivator of the Dao Foundation Post Realm. I, ’Fei Changnong’, am the Vice Hall Master of Shennong Hall."

"So it’s Brother Changnong..."

Fang Xing and Fei Changnong arrived at Shennong Hall, where he saw Qingmu Ridge disciples moving in and out, and a massive granary built at the rear of the hall’s entrance.

"Our Shennong Hall mainly handles the cultivation of Spirit Rice, Spiritual Medicine, and even spirit trees... these are all laborious tasks."

Fei Changnong invited Fang Xing into a small floral chamber, where disciples naturally came to serve tea and snacks.

"Junior Brother, try this ’Five Grain Cake’, composed of our sect’s Green Bamboo Rice, Jade Spirit Rice, Mountain River Rice, Five Spike Rice, and Converged Green Rice..."

Fei Changnong said with a warm smile.

Fang Xing picked up a piece of the colorful cake and took a bite, nodding: "Indeed, it tastes superb..."

While he leisurely enjoyed tea and snacks, Fei Changnong opened a golden ledger: "I wonder what type of planting task Junior Brother desires?"

"Preferably with a place for cultivation, and a sufficiently large one..."

Fang Xing said with a smile: "Because I enjoy planting trees, I might plant many around my Cave Mansion..."